I love surprises, and there is nothing quite like the anticipation of opening little windows of delight each day as you countdown to Christmas.

Thus, I’m sharing with you some my favorite advent calendars available this year for either yourself or for someone special to enjoy.

And there may perhaps be a DIY advent calendar in the works, if my holiday travels allow it, but no promises.

But for now… on to the calendars!

L’Occitane | 13 Desserts of Provence

– Cruelty Free
– Paraben Free
– All Natural
– Sulfate Free
– 100% Traceability

Let’s just start with my favorite shall we? and of course it’s from L’Occitane. I may be a bit partial considering I previously worked for them, but quite frankly, their products are some of the best.

This calendar has a little bit of everything for everyone. The Shea Body Lotion, Aromachologie Shampoo and Almond Shower Oil are a must, if you’ve never tried them before.

Includes:
– 1.7 fl.oz Shea Body Lotion
– 1.7 .oz Shea Verbena Soap
– 0.3 .oz Shea Hand Cream
– 1 fl.oz Verbena Shower Gel
– 1 fl.oz L’Occitan Shaving Gel
– 1.2 fl.oz Aromachologie Shampoo
– 0.3 .oz Pivoine Flower Hand Cream
– 0.5 fl.oz Almond Supple Skin Oil
– 1.2 fl.oz Almond Shower Oil
– 0.3 .oz Divine Cream
– 0.2 fl.oz Arlésienne Eau de Toilette
– 1 fl.oz Immortelle Essential Water
– 1.7 fl.oz Neroli & Orchidee Body Milk

TARTE | Petite Treats 12 Days of Tarte

– Paraben Free
– Phthalate Free
– Sulfate Free
– Gluten Free
– Cruelty Free
– No Mineral Oil
– No Triclosan
– No Synthetic Fragrances

Mini versions of all my favorite Tarte products. Yes please!

This advent calendar provides a well-rounded assortment of Tarte’s entire collection from make-up to skincare and even self-tanning. This is the perfect advent calendar for your favorite beauty guru.

Includes:
– 0.056 oz. Limited-edition LipSurgence Lip Tint in Wishful (pinky nude)
– Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Self Tanning Face Towelette 1 Ct.
– 0.25 fl. oz. Clean Slate Poreless 12-Hour Perfecting Primer
– 0.07 oz. Limited-edition Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder
– 0.14 fl. oz. MultiplEYE Lash Enhancing Primer
– 0.1 fl. oz. Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara
– 0.16 fl. oz. Lights, Camera, Flashes Statement Mascara
– 0.1 oz. Double Detox Amazonian Clay Exfoliating Facial Mask
– 0.5 oz. Maracuja Rainforest Glow Instant Waterproof Body Perfector in Park Ave Princess
– 0.5 oz. Limited-edition Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Thrilled (light pink)
– 0.08 oz. Maracuja C-Brighter Eye Treatment
– 0.23 fl. oz. Limited-edition Maracuja Oil

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar

I mean, how could I not feature this one. Its LEGO and Star Wars for goodness sake!

Great for adults and children alike. This could quite possibly be the most amusing and entertaining advent calendar of them all. I’m personally looking forward to building the Jedi Starfighter. Just saying.

Includes:
– AAT
– AV-7 Anti Vehicle Cannon
– Vulture Droid
– Jedi Starfighter
– TIE Fighter
– Luke’s Landspeeder
– Snowspeeder
– Christmas Speeder Bike
– Imperial Shuttle
– Super Battle Droid
– TIE Fighter Pilot
– Snowtrooper
– Luke Skywalker
– Dak Ralter
– General Rieekan
– Christmas Darth Vader
– Christmas R2-D2
– Santa Trooper

CIATÉ | Mini Mani Manor Advent Calendar

– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Synthetic Fragrances
– Synthetic Dyes
– Petrochemicals
– Phthalates
– GMOs
– Triclosan

Everything is cuter in mini version, especially nail polish!

If you are as fickle as I am, you change your nail polish often. So, with 23 different nail varnishes and a nail transfer, you will have plenty of options this holiday season.

Includes:
– 0.16 oz Boom Box (cream)
– 0.16 oz Confetti (glitter)
– 0.16 oz Ivory Queen (shimmer)
– 0.16 oz Talent Scout (cream)
– 0.16 oz Apples & Custard (cream)
– 0.16 oz Beach Bum (cream)
– 0.16 oz Cha Cha Cha (cream)
– 0.16 oz Espadrilles (shimmer)
– 0.16 oz Kiss Chase (cream)
– 0.16 oz Knee Highs (shimmer)
– 0.16 oz Loop the Loop (cream)
– 0.16 oz Meet Me In Mayfair (tweed glitter)
– 0.16 oz Mineral Love (concrete)
– 0.16 oz Mistress (cream)
– 0.16 oz Power Dressing (cream)
– 0.16 oz Strawberry Milkshake (cream)
– 0.16 oz Superficial (cream)
– 0.4 oz Full Size Paint Pot in Celestial (glitter)
– 0.14 oz Mini Texture Pots in Girl With a Pearl (pearl decal)
– 0.14 oz Back to Black (caviar pearls)
– 0.18 oz Mini Texture Pods in Let It Snow (glitter)
– 0.18 oz Prima Ballerina (glitter)
– 0.18 oz Slumber Party (glitter)
– 1 Fairisle style nail transfer

David’s Tea | 24 Days of Tea

I was so excited about purchasing this advent calendar that I jumped the gun and featured it in my Brand Admiration: David’s Tea post.

I am beyond giddy for December to begin so I can start discovering new teas that are included in this calendar.

Includes:
– Eggnog
– Bubbie’s Baklava
– English Breakfast+
– Read My Lips
– Coco Chai Rooibos+Δ
– Apple Custard
– Organic Vanilla Chai*
– Crème Caramel Rooibos
– Forever Nuts
– Buddha’s Blend
– Lime Gelato
– Organic Detox*
– Santa’s Secret
– Sleigh Ride
– Genmaicha+
– Organic Cream of Earl Grey*+
– Organic Peppermint Amour*+
– Organic Mother’s Little Helper*+Δ
– Cocomint Cream
– Sugar Plum Forest
– Main Squeeze+
– Pink Flamingo
– Quangzhou Milk Oolong
– Organic Silk Dragon Jasmine*+Δ
*Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada     |     + Kosher     |      Δ Fair Trade Certified

Divine Chocolate | Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar

– Vegetarian
– No Artificial Flavorings
– No Artificial Colorings
– No Preservatives

Sometimes, the best advent calendars are the ones that give back in true holiday spirit.

Not only will you be able to enjoy a delicious milk chocolate heart each day, but all proceeds from this Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar goes towards providing notebooks to school children in Ghana.